Tax preparers make money in a few ways. Namely, they make most of their earnings by preparing tax filings for individuals, businesses, and other entities such as estates and non-profit organizations.  The cost of preparation and the filing of the returns will vary greatly. Preparation fees for an Individual tax return for the current year […]

The IRS is working on switching over to more automated tax payer services intended to reduce the cost of manpower required to handle tasks that can be easily handled with online applications. Amendments are now trackable on the IRS’s website. Your refund can be tracked, as well. You can get your transcripts on the website. […]

Last tax season marked an increasing level of noncompliance by tax preparers with the Internal Revenue Service’s due diligence reporting requirements for the Earned Income Tax Credit, according to a new report reviewing the IRS’s performance during the delayed tax season. The report, from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, found that as of […]

Tax planning help may be needed for taxpayers who, through a combination of tax credits, usually receive a tax refund as opposed to owing, which may be just the opposite in the next couple of years as many common and often used tax credits are set to expire. The following common tax deductions and credits […]

Federal Direct’s next webinar will be covering Tax Office Marketing.  This webinar will go through the custom marketing programs available in your partner portal, debut the new partner website design, and break down the new low cost “To Every Door” direct mail campaign that any tax office marketing on a budget should be aware of!  […]